Gerald James Payton

Gerald James Payton

Cedar Rapids

Gerald James Payton, 85, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on June 20, 2025, after a short stay in The Woodland facility at Meth-Wick Community in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Gerald moved into Meth-Wick Community in February of 2023. While living in The Manor he enjoyed two-plus wonderful years of participating in the extensive activities on Meth-Wick’s campus. His favorite activities were socializing with the marvelous residents and staff with daily visits to the campus pond to feed the koi fish.

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Memorial services will be held on September 6, 2025, and will be conducted by Slade-O’Donnell Funeral Home in Leon, Iowa with interment at Maple Row Cemetery in Kellerton, Iowa.